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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

V82 EGCMOT history

V82 EGC is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

V82 EGC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,832 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V82 EGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V82 EGC was last recorded at 86,832 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 6,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2020: 76,301 miles, lower than 79,879 miles on 8 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,377 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,455 miles
Average per year
1,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,832 miles
  • 2025 – 80,377 miles
  • 2024 – 80,065 miles
  • 2023 – 79,452 miles
  • 2022 – 78,559 miles
  • 2021 – 77,381 miles
  • 2020 – 76,341 miles
  • 2019 – 79,879 miles
  • 2017 – 71,563 miles
  • 2016 – 71,083 miles
  • 2015 – 70,019 miles
  • 2014 – 68,914 miles
  • 2013 – 67,767 miles
  • 2012 – 66,420 miles
  • 2011 – 65,038 miles
  • 2010 – 63,695 miles
  • 2009 – 62,896 miles
  • 2008 – 60,681 miles
  • 2006 – 53,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner + outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,832 miles (+6,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    881825614661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner + outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,377 miles (+312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    957064769683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass80,065 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,065 miles
    Test number
    284814330342
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose one strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass79,452 miles (+893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,452 miles
    Test number
    793917163295
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  5. Pass78,559 miles (+1,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,559 miles
    Test number
    559450124113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking mounts on outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Pass77,381 miles (+1,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    607078936327
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryJacking mounts on sills corroded

  7. Pass76,341 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    149622830670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail76,301 miles (-3,578)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    652357486020
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass79,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,879 miles
    Test number
    159133416263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    525487170379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650524785266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,563 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,563 miles
    Test number
    603753582227
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre scrubbing edges

  13. Fail71,552 miles (+469)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    967951869211
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre scrubbing edges

  14. Pass71,083 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    959059040612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brakes binding when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust getting rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers

  15. Fail71,083 miles (+1,064)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    932427335651
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brakes binding when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust getting rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers

  16. Pass70,019 miles (+25)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    799033135053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear low

  17. Fail69,994 miles (+1,080)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,994 miles
    Test number
    487700525046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear low

  18. Pass68,914 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    809742304045
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass67,767 miles (+1,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    148922713414
    • NoteRear brake dics's slighty rusty

  20. Pass66,420 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    187568322095
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

  21. Fail66,420 miles (+1,382)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    327383522050
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

  22. Pass65,038 miles (+1,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    108507801460
    • NoteSmall cut outer sidewall of osf tyre

  23. Pass63,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    324935810065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail63,695 miles (+799)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    563185610036
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass62,896 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,896 miles
    Test number
    103580729427
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass60,681 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    581954218081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,063 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,063 miles
    Test number
    104180246321
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass53,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,063 miles
    Test number
    641020546363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V82 EGC

Does V82 EGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V82 EGC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V82 EGC?
The MOT on V82 EGC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V82 EGC done?
V82 EGC was recorded at 86,832 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,699 miles a year.
Has V82 EGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V82 EGC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V82 EGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V82 EGC find?
V82 EGC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner + outer; oil leak, but not excessive.

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